Learn How to Avoid This Common Cause of Clutch Failure
Clutch grease contamination is the leading cause of clutch failure based on returns to Valeo Service UK. You can avoid damaging your clutch by following a few best practices for handling and applying clutch grease. In this 13-minute free webinar, you will learn what causes clutch grease contamination and how to avoid it.
What Causes Grease Contamination
There are three main causes of clutch grease contamination. We will examine each one and teach you the best ways to avoid contamination and the cost of an unnecessary clutch replacement. You’ll learn why lubrication is important in the first place.
The Consequences of Grease Contamination
What are the consequences of improperly applying clutch grease? When the clutch is contaminated by grease, it cannot function properly. We’ll demonstrate the incorrect way to apply grease and show you a clutch friction plate with grease contamination. We’ll tell you what happens when you use the wrong kind of grease and show you how much grease is too much. You’ll discover what clutch components need lubrication and which parts should avoid it.
Clutch Grease Application Best Practices
What are the best practices for applying clutch grease? We’ll demonstrate the proper technique for applying grease without contamination, giving you a close-up view of this crucial technique. Is it ok to use your hands or to use copper-based grease? Learn what tools to use and what kind of grease is ok to use on clutches. We’ll also mention which parts are exceptions to lubrication.
How to Clean the Clutch Housing
We will demonstrate how to properly clean the clutch bell housing while avoiding contamination which can cause components to fail prematurely. We’ll tell you what precautions to follow during the cleaning process, plus where and how to check for wear and damage when cleaning the clutch.
Valeo Clutch Parts
Valeo makes a wide variety of clutches, including individual clutch parts like discs and clutch kits. Most of our kits come with a sachet of the appropriate clutch grease. If you purchase a kit without a grease sachet, this webinar will explain what kind of clutch grease to use. To find a Valeo clutch or component, simply search the Valeo Tech@ssist parts finder to find the right part by model, VIN, or part number.
Valeo Specialist Club
When you order Valeo parts, you get rewarded for your loyalty! Whether you order a clutch disc, a clutch kit, or any other Valeo product, you can earn points for each purchase. All you need to do is join the Specialist Club to start earning points. Once you have enough points, redeem your points in the Specialist Club app gift shop. You can easily check your points balance and browse the gift shop any time. Download the app for iOS or Android to get started and get scanning! See the leaflet in the downloads section for more information.
What You Will Learn in Our Webinar
In this webinar, you will learn:
- What E10 is actually made of
- How to find out if your car is E10 compatible
- What to do if your car isn’t compatible with E10
You’ll also learn how E10 can corrode non-compatible vehicle engines and how to handle misfueling a non-compatible car with E10.
Afterwards, you will find downloadable materials about the new fuel called E10, including Frequently Asked Questions and a list of compatible manufacturers. There is also a link to the government website to search if your specific model of vehicle is compatible with E10.
